Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is looking for a qualified professional for the project "Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity” to fill the position of the:  

Senior Advisor on Cyber Capacity Coordination (full-time, Kyiv) 

(internal SAP code: Senior Advisor) 

The German Federal Foreign Office (FFO) and the European Union (EU) actively promote international cybersecurity policies for a global, open, free, inclusive, stable, and secure cyberspace. To support this endeavor, the Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity, implemented by GIZ, has been created in 2023 as one of the German and European instruments to provide technical capacity, foster partnerships and increase public awareness. Its main goal is the reinforcement of selected bilateral and regional partners’ capabilities to prevent, mitigate and respond to cyber security threats and the further development of cooperation with strategic partners in this area. In Ukraine, the objective is to strengthen the national cybersecurity resilience, by enhancing the governance framework, develop critical information infrastructure and increase operational capacities and support workforce development in cybersecurity.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:  

• Oversee the implementation of cyber capacity-building activities in Ukraine, ensuring alignment with project objectives, stakeholder needs, and GIZ’s guidelines under the commission of the German Federal Foreign Office. 
• Coordinate donor activities and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement. 
• Act as a key advisor and liaison between GIZ, Ukrainian government institutions, civil society, and international partners, fostering cooperation and ensuring project sustainability 
• Coordinate project activities taking place in Kyiv on cyber security, supporting Ukrainian partners in their cyber security objectives. 
• Supporting the local implementation partners in achieving the common project goals as an intersection between capacity building and foreign policy. 
• Organise and attend events abroad, supporting with travel arrangements of participants. 
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Project Coordinator and/or Line Manager. 
• Act as first point of communication between Tallinn Mechanism Project Office and GIZ.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduate degree (equivalent to a master’s degree) in international relations, political science, cybersecurity, computer science, information technologies, or another related field. 
• At least 7 years of professional experience in international or development projects, digital projects and/or providing technical and process consulting in the sector.  
• At least 3 years of professional experience in project management of development projects, digital projects and/or providing technical and process consulting in the sector.  
• At least 1 year of professional experience in donor coordination and multi stakeholder management. 
• Preferably professional experience in the field of cybersecurity at the level of policy development, capacity building, incident response and prevention, or law enforcement.  
• Preferably professional experience in managing staff. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• High level of political sensitivity, communication. 
• Strong diplomatic skills. 
• Ability to work in a team as well as a structured working style with capacity to work independently. 
• Willingness and flexibility to contribute to a dynamic work context with possibly changing implementation conditions over time.  
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.   
• Excellent communication and strong analytical skills. 
• Ability to take over responsibility and show reliability towards colleagues and partners. 
• Knowledge in providing managerial leadership for employees.  
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English languages, both written and spoken. 

We offer: 

• Official employment, salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary. 
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually. 
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings. 
• Individual and group psychological support. 
• Possible flexible and remote work (depending on projects’ needs up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border).  
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment. 

Employment conditions 

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. This position is until 30.06.2026, with the possibility of extension in case the project is prolonged. The permanent workplace for this position is in Kyiv. The readiness for business trips, including outside Ukraine, is expected.  

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement. 

Application  

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until COB 27 October, Monday. 

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title: 

• Surname Name_CV 
• Surname Name_Cover letter  

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.